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BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Village Christian isn’t bigger but may be better

Village Christian High won a state Div. V boys’ basketball championship last year but graduated 6-foot-7 Marquis Salmon and 6-6 Andrew English, two of the league’s tallest players.

But star guard Bryan Alberts and 6-8 center Marquis Johnson are still around, and Village Christian is 9-1 heading into a nonleague game Saturday at Golden Valley.

“We’re not as long in the front court, but our combination of team speed and backcourt depth and experience trumps our size,” Village Christian coach Jon Shaw said.

Alberts, a junior, is averaging 21.8 points, and Johnson is averaging 14.3 points and 8.6 rebounds.

“Our team is doing a great job at playing team defense and being selfless this early in the year,” Shaw said. “We have to get better an improving our mental fortitude and toughness, and we need to improve on closing out possessions better.

“The season is a marathon for everyone, and we’re placing a high priority on understanding the value of improving every day and maximizing our time together each day. Our next few games will really indicate the progression we’ve made collectively.”

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